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Adagio's Irish Breakfast is one of my favorite teas. I have it every morning. Please consider these variables when preparing your tea:

First, water quality is very important. Bad tasting water makes a bad cup of tea.

I start with boiling water and steep my Irish Breakfast for less time than Adagio suggests - usually only 3-4 minutes. I use one slightly rounded spoon of tea per 6-8 ounces of water. When the time is up, always remove the steeped tea from the leaves since leaving them in makes the tea bitter.

I put just a few drops of milk in my cup, then add the tea. Milk in breakfast teas makes a huge difference.

If you experiment with different amounts of tea and steeping times I'm sure you will find you can make a great cup of tea.